Tag: James 1:2-3
Thankful for testing!
Scripture reading for May 22nd: Job 21-15
Key Scriptures: Job 23:10-12 “But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. My feet have closely followed His steps; I have kept to His way without turning aside. I have not departed from the commands of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.”
In spite of many accusations from his friends and even his own wife, Job maintained his stand of faith in God. He followed God step by step and stuck close to God’s Word and commandments. Job fed his soul on God’s word even when he did not feel well enough to eat bread! He was confident that the trial would pass and he would persevere victorious!
Thankful for tested faith: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. . . Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.” (James 1:2-3, 12)
Thankful for God’s Testing!
Scripture reading for February 21st: Deuteronomy 12-15
Key Scriptures: Deuteronomy 13:1-3 “If a prophet, or one who foretells by dreams, appears among you and announces to you a miraculous sign or wonder of which he has spoken takes place, and he says, “Let us follow other gods” (gods you have not known) “and let us worship them,” you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. The Lord your God is testing you to find out whether you love Him with all your heart and with all your soul. It is the Lord God you must follow, . . “
Moses warned the Israelites about false prophets. These might even come with signs and wonders. If they tried to lead the people to worship other god, they were to avoid them and take action to rid the community of these wicked prophets. God would test His people and their love for Him through these so-called prophets who tempted them.
Thankful for testing: We can rejoice in testing when we love God with all our hearts! “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” (James 1:2-3)